30-Minute Meals

Rachael Ray shares recipes that take a half hour or less.
There's No Crying in Carbonara!
S29 E17

Big lumps of crabmeat are the secret to Rachael Ray's twist on pasta carbonara; crab, celery, lemon and sherry create a bright flavor that balances rich, creamy egg yolks, fatty pancetta and sharp cheese in her carbonara with crab.

3-Salad Chef's Salad Plate
S29 E18

The great thing about Rachael Ray's 3-Salad Chef's Salad Plate is that there's no need to pick a favorite, because each of the salads has a unique flavor; it contains sour cream and horseradish, cayenne and pickle relish, and mustard and capers.

Salt and Pepper Shrimp and 3-Cup Chicken with Rice
S29 E19

Rachael throws together a quick salt and pepper shrimp appetizer; her 3-cup chicken with rice is a riff on the 3-cup meals that everyone is trying, proving that there are as many recipes out there as there are cooks that make it.

Sichuan Steak Au Poivre with Scallion Mashed Potatoes
S29 E20

Rachael turns up the flavor on a steakhouse staple with her Sichuan steak au poivre with scallion mashed potatoes, which uses both Sichuan and traditional black peppercorns; her side of creamy mashed potatoes rounds out the steakhouse-inspired meal.

Don't Get Curried Away
S29 E21

Rachael prepares her recipe, Chicken Curry in a Hurry with Basmati; she seizes the opportunity to experiment with curry flavor by making her own spice blend instead of using a store-bought one.

Barbecue Chicken Pan Pizza
S29 E22

Rachael Ray's Barbecue Chicken Pan Pizza is a mix of salty, sweet, tangy and sharp; she bakes the pizza dough in cast iron until it's crispy and tops it with barbecue chicken, mozzarella and cheddar cheese and finishes it off with a drizzle of honey.

Mexican Lasagna Suiza
S29 E23

Rachael Ray gives cheesy chicken enchiladas a makeover by transforming them into a quick and easy Mexican Lasagna Suiza; she blends tomatillos with two cheeses, crema and layers of tortillas to create a golden, bubbly weeknight dinner.

Buffalo Chicken Statement Salad
S29 E25

Rachael believes that salads shouldn't be limited to small bowls and sidelines, so she makes a huge Buffalo Chicken and Blue Ranch Statement Salad that's perfect for a dinner party or a big game night.

Make Your Own Takeout
S29 E26

For fans of Indian takeout or home cooks looking for a recipe, Rachael's beef pepper fry with Indian-style pepper steak will become a favorite; the secret to its Indian-style flavor is a mixture of warm, earthy spices with bright vegetables.

Have a Ball
S29 E27

Rachael Ray's roasted meatballs with garlic bread taste just like Grandma used to make, but they come together in just 30 minutes; Rachael adds crusty, buttery garlic bread for an unbeatable home-cooked meal.

Spaghetti With Bacon and Chard
S29 E28

Rachael Ray chooses two ingredients to star in her quick pasta dish, spaghetti with bacon and chard; smoky bacon flavors a sharp pecorino cheese sauce that coats swirls of spaghetti and earthy greens, making this dish a decadent way to eat veggies.

Chicken Curry With Sriracha
S29 E29

Rachael's dish is a spicy change from the everyday; ground chicken and smashed chickpeas are loaded with jalapeno, spices and a hefty kick of sriracha; Rachael adds cool, creamy yogurt and zesty lime to complement the heat of this hearty dish.

Shawarma Burgers With Tahini-Yogurt Sauce
S29 E30

In only 30 minutes, Rachael Ray makes her recipe of shawarma burgers with tahini-yogurt sauce to rival any Mediterranean restaurant; her lamb patty is sandwiched with yogurt sauce and a mixture of toppings and fresh herbs.

Sofa Night Super Snacks Supper
S29 E31

Rachael Ray gives comfort food a kick with her BGT: Bacon, Guacamole and Tomato with Chips and Chorizo Jalapeño Poppers; the jalapeños stuffed with cheese and chorizo contrast with cool, smoky guacamole packed with crispy bacon and citrus-y tomato.

Alright! It's Taco Night!
S29 E32

Rachael tosses tilapia in a blend of spices, lightly fries it up and layers it with fresh pico de gallo; hints of jalapeño throughout this meal create a powerful fusion of flavors.

Vive La Din Din
S29 E33

Rachael Ray makes dijon-tarragon chicken, mashed potatoes with brie or camembert and rainbow chard with bacon and leeks.

Big Night Appetite
S29 E34

Rachael Ray's gourmet meal starts with bruschetta with ricotta and walnuts as well as a refreshing escarole salad with fennel; she saves room for the starring dish, sweet and spicy beef and sausage ragu with fusilli.

Everyone Loves Food on a Stick!
S29 E35

The secret to Rachael Ray's Japanese-style skewers is the thick, sweet and savory sauce; she makes Chicken Yakitori, White Rice and Green Beans with Tofu and Sesame Sauce for a fast meal that pleases all ages.

Hooked
S29 E36

Rachael Ray makes a quick and easy fish recipe; her crispy, golden, battered fishwiches pair perfectly with creamy yogurt tartar sauce.

On a Roll
S29 E37

Rachael Ray's French dip cheeseburgers on brioche rolls use the elements of French onion soup to take a cheeseburger to the next level.

Steak Out, Italian Style
S29 E38

Rachael Ray's spin on the classic meat-and-potatoes dinner; she makes Sliced Steak with Rosemary, Meaty Mushrooms with Marsala and crispy Waffle Fries with Gorgonzola Sauce.

No Way! Pizza and Antipasti
S29 E39

Rachael Ray's zucchini pepperoni pan pizza has a secret; the crispy, homemade pizza packs a lot of flavor, though, thanks to smoked paprika, red pepper flakes and a drizzle of hot honey; Rachael pairs her pizza with vegetable antipasti salad.

Takeout at Home
S29 E40

The divine combination of flavors in Rachael Ray's crazy szechuan beef and messy corn with shishito packs a punch with every bite; the secret to this favorite is the ground szechuan peppercorns blended with turmeric and sweet rice wine vinegar.